Debate on the Constitution and Revolution Principles
A speech argues the 1653 settlement differs from today, defending individual liberty and opposition to royal patronage. It claims the original compact between Prince and People barred slavery, protected juries and judicial independence, and warned against cabinet power, urging inquiry into Acts of William and Mary and 1688 reforms. The House then votes a pension for Lord Rodney and proceeds with the Foreign Slave Trade Bill in committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Mary
Hesart
Pirr
Lord Rodney
Rodney
Minority Members Back Wars ton Motion Vote
The minority list includes Mr Fox Mr Taylor Mr Francis Mr Lambton Mr Grey Mr Martin Mr Birch Mr Whitbread Mr Vyner and Mr C Jervoise The tellers are Col McCreep and Mr Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Fox
Taylor
Francis
Lambton
Grey
Martin
Birch
Whitbread
Vyner
C. Jervoise
Col. M’creep
Mr. Wharton
Correspondent notice on trials and publications deferred
The paper defers the trial of Correntry ve THELLUSON for lack of space. The paragraph starting Squire, &c. is too personal and obscure for any other. Supersipes on Tippling should send his Effray to a dull magazine. Jour Bure és received.
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Squire
Tippling
Levee at Buckingham House and Court Attendance
London June 1 The King’s levee at St James's Palace drew the Lord Chancellor Mr Pitt Duke of Buckingham and others. The levee closed by two o'clock and the king received Mr Pitt and Mr Dundas before four pm when he went to Windsor for dinner. Presentations included the Earl of Darker ty reaching his coming of age Lord Viscount Mitsixeton on his father’s orders the Earl of Portmore on his marriage the Hon Charles Lane MP by Sir Abraham Hume on his marriage Mr LovebDen by Mr Jarrett and several Naval and Military officers upon their promotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham House
St. James's Palace
Mr. Pitt
Duke of Buce Leugch
Earl of Darkerty
Viscount Mitsixeton
Earl of Portmore
Hlov
Cuarres Lane
M. P
Abraham Hume
LovebDen
Jarrett
Rumor of disaster to Guards with Combined Armies
A vague report circulated in the City yesterday claiming a serious disaster befel Guards with the Combined Armies. The paper notes uncertainty over authenticity while noting dispatches to China were sealed at the India House and turned to pursers. Government may drop plans to embody militia in Ireland amid strong peasant opposition.
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China
Hexry Dunpas
Wasincuam
India House
Fragment from Cologne Letter on German View of French Revolution
Extract from a letter dated May 22 from Cologne discusses the French Revolution’s impact on Germany. It claims revolts revived German warlike spirit, notes refined politics, and describes Archduke Charles’s entries into Brabant towns. It also mentions letters and pamphlets in camps and towns portraying French misery versus French bravery.
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Paris
Germany
Sec
Archduke Charles
Brabant
France
Military Reforms Hint at Promotions and Badges of Merit
In a speculative note, officials discuss rewarding long serving officers from the army and guards with promotions or an order of merit. The plan ponders whether to grant rank and pay, or create insignia that evoke past times, with Full Majors and Brevet Majors over thirty years service proposed to wear distinctive attire. The exact form of reward remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ireland
Guards
Trial and Conviction of Mr Frend at Cambridge Court
May 28 1799 in the Vice-Chancellor s Court Dr Kipling led the prosecution with Mansell Jowett Mainwaring and Belnard asserting two charges against William Frend M A Fellow of Jesus College Cambridge He published a pamphlet in February entitled Peace and Union criticizing the Established Religion and defaming the Liturgical Church of England He was convicted on both counts but the sentence awaits and is expected to be banishment from the university
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Camepripce
Kipling
Mansell
Jowett
Regius
Mainwaring
Margaret
Belnard
Caius College
Frend
Jesus College
University of Cambridge
William Frend
Cambridge
William Crofts
St. Ives
Church of England
French
Old Bailey Trial Notes: Theft and Burglary Outcomes
John Gabriel Old Bailey indicted for robbing Richard Upton on the King's Highway. Jury found him guilty of reading only. Henry Holland convicted of stealing apparel belonging to William Sparing. Thomas Edwards and Thomas Smith admitted burglary in William Ramsay's dwelling. silk handkerchiefs recovered but no direct theft proven. they were convicted of stealing rather than burglary.
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John Gabriel
Richard Upton
King’s Highway
Henry Holland
William Sparing
Thomas Edwards
Thomas Smith
Wiliam Ramsay
Unrest in Ireland and London Fire Alarm Incident
Distress runs through Irish manufacturers as locals vow to wear only Irish broad cloth hurting English woollens exports. War supporters mocked for not aiding continental campaigns. A midnight London alert misled Westminster firemen toward a tavern linked to a mutinous assembly, a strange coincidence of facts surrounding St Albans Street.
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Ireland
England
Westminster
St. James’s Square
St. Alban’s Street
Dublin mutiny and privateer capture reported
The William of Dublin, a Government chartered troop transport owned by Thomas D Arcy, was captured by a French privateer and taken to Dunkirk with 150 recruits aboard. A riot on the Grand Canal seized flour, while 50 sacks were landed at Sallins and later taken toward Prosperous. Two carts with butter and bacon were robbed near Marybone lane, prompting horse detachments and sheriff led patrols to curb further disturbances.
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William of
Dublin
Thomas D'Arcy
England
Dunkirk
Shaw
Grand Canal
Sallins
Prosperous
Marybonelane
Westminster Hall Term Opens With No Notable Motions
The opening of Term occurred with usual formalities at Westminster Hall. In the Courts of Chancery Exchequer and Common Pleas no motions of any consequence were recorded.
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Chancery
Exchequer
Common Pleas
KING'S BENCH VERDICT UPHELD IN NEW TRIAL MOTION
In a Guildhall case the plaintiff won a large sum and the defendant was struck from Mr Pitt's Just Budget sub subs list. Lord Kenyon and the judges deemed the verdict proper and refused a new trial.
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Guildhall
Pitt
Lord Kenyon
Arrived the Augusta and two French privateers off Spithead
PORTSMOUTH May 30 report that Augusta a French privateer brigantine Dide and a French privateer schooner Courier arrived after being taken by Circe Captain York. Sailed out of harbour for Spithead on His Majesty's ship Scepter of 64 guns Captain Dykers.
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Augusta
Dide
Courier
Circe
York
Spitheart
Scepter
Dykers
Privy Council Emargo on Corn and Irish Trade Critique
A historical letter comments on possible Corn Laws embargo to bar exports for Confederated Armies, noting average prices block exports. It recalls Lord Incuiguin defending Mr. Fox, mocks Irish English logic, and contrasts slave trade debate with Alarmists. Also critiques Covent Garden crowds, beer price rises, and Lady Ducie’s lying in state at Berkley Square.
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Privy Council
Lord Incuiguin
Burke
India
Fox
Wynopuam
Wynovan
Lord Hawkesbury
Pitt
Berkley Square
Iris Marty’s Plate and Several Races at May Meeting
Race card lists Tuesday May 21 with Iris Marty’s Plate of roogs for horses six years old and up, best of three four mile heats. Entries include Mr Rutter’s br h Otrich, Mr Richardson’s b h Big Ben, Mr Lade’s ch h Carrots, Sir J Lade’s b h Cliftien, among others. Also two year old and four year old plates, Ladies Plate for mares and geldings, Members Plate for multiple ages, and Town Plate for three to aged horses with weights and allowances.
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Iris Marty
Mr. Rutter
Mr. Richardson
B. H. Big Ben
Lade
Ch. H. Carrots
J. Lade
B. H. Cliftien
Goodison
C. Brush
Brown
Tantalus
Egremont
Modesty
Mr. Edward
Sol
Anecdote of the Late Dr Franklin on Conquest
A dialogue with a foreign prince describes an ox hide trick to illustrate keeping power centered. The Door demonstrates lifting the hide edge to flatten the rest, arguing monarchs should rule from the core of their realms to prevent revolts and subordinates from rising.
Thieves Steal Sixteen Silver Plates at Lord Pennetyn’s House
In Grosvenor Square early Thursday, sixteen silver plates were stolen from Lord Pennetyn’s residence. The report notes social chatter about Miss Manners's engagement to Sir Gilpert Heathcote and mentions Horsemanship feats at the Royal Circus before the troops depart to country cantonments. Details include horse specialists Tarin and Taplin offering services and requests for near Hyde Park residence suitable stabling, with stables and breeding plans outlined.
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Lord Pennetyn
Grosvenor Square
Mr Manners
Gitbert Heathcote
Miss Manners
Sir Gilpert
Tarin
Gentleman’s Stable Directory
London
Peake and Harvey
Hay-market
Kearsley’s
Fleet-street
Taplin
Leafe
Hyde Park Corner
Correct price of stocks and government securities
Friday May 31 market summary lists Bank stock at 168 3 3 per cent reduced 763 3% 3 per cent controls 76g 77, 4 per cent controls 89% 903, 5 per cent 109 long annuities 21% 15-16s, short annuities 10, India stock 2134, India bonds 14s dif, scrip 78 4, Navy and Vitualling bills 9% per cent. Rascaguss Bank 1693 India 214% Confers 77% 4, Commercial Exchequer bills First Class 15s dif, Second Class 93s dif, Third Class 46s dif, Last Class 53s dif.
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Tndia
Commercial Exchequer
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Warston
Cologn
Military Regulations
MR. Frend
Old Bailey
London Gazette
Westminster Hall
King'’S Bench
TueLlinson
Portsmouth
Covent Garden House
Guildford
Mr. Harrison
B. H. Serpent
Mr. Duran
B. H. Flagan
Mr. Goodison
Ce. Brath
Ld Egremont
Cr. H. Grey Trentham
Mr. Parker
B. Hh. Entign
Franklin
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